Building Partnerships for Successful Outcomes

At SES, we partner with State educational agencies to deliver a full spectrum of services focused on the individualized needs of each client. Our team of highly qualified, nationally recognized consultants has worked with States with large city school districts, as well with those who serve small rural communities.

Professional Development

SES consultants have hands-on, in-the-trenches experience and can deliver integrated, well-planned, and needs-based professional development training programs on the IDEA and/or Section 504.

Training programs incorporate specific State law, policies, and practices, as well as the applicable Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) policy letters and federal circuit and district court decisions

Training materials that are well researched, experientially based and balanced to provide detailed legal and practical guidance on options due process hearing officers might consider in decision-making

Training content based upon information gathered from needs assessment and discussions with SEA personnel

Ongoing Support & Technical Assistance

From conducting due process hearings, to serving as State review officers, to involvement in alternative dispute resolution (e.g., mediation and facilitation), to systems analysis and reform, to participation in national hearing officer training academies, to teaching, to developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for SEAs, IDEA administrative law judges and contractual hearing officers, and other IDEA stakeholders in many States, SES consultants have the talent and practical experience necessary to provide ongoing support and technical assistance to meet the needs and expectations of our clients.

On call seven days a week, with response time within 24 hours of initial contact

Systems Consultation & Evaluation

From time to time, States find themselves in need of assistance with meeting the many demands of the IDEA or helping local educational agencies become compliant with federal and State law. SES is uniquely qualified to provide systems consultation and evaluation to guide any SEA through system change resulting from the need to reform, compliance audits/reviews, or litigation.

Assist in the evaluation and response to OSEP/OCR inquiries and investigations

Assist with the review and revision of State statutes, regulations, and procedures